Thank you]]>8WH vent through roof close to parapet wallFri, 11 Jan 2019 09:47:14 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/wh-vent-through-roof-close-to-parapet-wall.14227/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/wh-vent-through-roof-close-to-parapet-wall.14227/invalid@example.com (Gh0st)Gh0stView attachment 19581
I cant find the part of code that states the distance from parapet wall.i want to say its 3 feet but my problem is i have to be 10 feet from the air intake that puts me up against the parapet wall.]]>1Why must furnace exhaust slope up?Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:30:16 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/why-must-furnace-exhaust-slope-up.14173/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/why-must-furnace-exhaust-slope-up.14173/invalid@example.com (HowToLou)HowToLou15Too Much Slope in Sanitary Drainage in Plumbing Codes?Tue, 18 Dec 2018 02:47:34 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/too-much-slope-in-sanitary-drainage-in-plumbing-codes.14110/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/too-much-slope-in-sanitary-drainage-in-plumbing-codes.14110/invalid@example.com (Diehard)DiehardResults of my search of code requirements for maximum slope on Sanitary Drainage Pipe.(Some think 1/4" per foot is the max. by code.)
Reference is made to the IPC(International Plumbing Code)

The code includes a chart for MINIMUM slopes of sanitary Drainage pipe. It does not address MAXIMUM slope except under the Vent section.

It actually shows 1/2" per foot slopes in charts when referring to maximum fixture unit loads. So we know that definitely is an acceptable slope.

I...

Too Much Slope in Sanitary Drainage in Plumbing Codes?]]>6weight limits on pipe - supporting pipe "right"Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:22:51 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/weight-limits-on-pipe-supporting-pipe-right.11880/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/weight-limits-on-pipe-supporting-pipe-right.11880/invalid@example.com (argile)argile
the support is the same as some "proffesional" plumber had installed (a single copper nail in 2x4).

worrysome to me is ballvalve+pipe on right: notice how it makes a 90 degree and the weight of pipe+hose is supported by one copper pipe nail pressing on pipe. (if the weight of the pipe + hose causes an issue, or if "bumped badly", there would be a pipe...

weight limits on pipe - supporting pipe "right"]]>10main drain filterationSat, 20 Oct 2018 11:43:23 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/main-drain-filteration.13815/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/main-drain-filteration.13815/invalid@example.com (Tamas)Tamas
The los Angeles Environmental Dept wants filtration device on main bldg drain line that leave the building to city sewer
in a new plant nursery yard

(to avoid dirty water entering to the city sewer)

ANY RECOMMENDATION ?????]]>3city correction; help neededSun, 14 Oct 2018 05:19:14 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/city-correction-help-needed.13789/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/city-correction-help-needed.13789/invalid@example.com (Tamas)Tamas
Can you help me with this corrections from Glendale, CA city
I can not understand well
Thank you]]>15TANKLESS WH LOSSSat, 13 Oct 2018 01:51:04 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/tankless-wh-loss.13638/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/tankless-wh-loss.13638/invalid@example.com (Tamas)Tamas
WHAT IS APPOXIMAT./ESTIMATED PSI LOSS OF GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ?????

THANK YOU]]>20clean outMon, 08 Oct 2018 16:16:54 +0000https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/clean-out.13790/
https://www.plumbingforums.com/threads/clean-out.13790/invalid@example.com (Tamas)Tamas
The City correction say that,"a clean-out required at end of 3" bldg drain run more than 5 feet from main"

Alabama IPC adopted by Local Governments
Alaska UPC adopted at State level but IPC in use locally
Arizona UPC adopted at State level but IPC in use locally
Arkansas uses IPC
California is based on UPC
Colorado uses IPC
Connecticut IPC effective Statewide
D.C. IPC effective in city
Delaware...